Epix 2 Series - lack of Feature Update compared to Forerunner

Hi,

Update 20250402 - many websites relayed the information

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Compared to Forerunner 965 the most similar model from FR

Update Fenix 7 FR 965 Feature F7 changelog
2025-Q2 ongoing ongoing ongoing ongoing
2025-Q2 no Yes Breathing Variations Support
2025-Q1 no Yes Strength workouts for Garmin Run and Cycling Coach  
2025-Q1 no Yes Passcode  
2025-Q1 Yes Yes Workout Execution Score Improvements(from 2024-Q4) not mention - beta
2025-Q1 Yes Yes Body Battery Trueup not mention - beta
2025-Q1 no no Keyboard Enhancements  
2024-Q4 no Yes Garmin Coach Strength Training Plane  
2024-Q4 no Yes Workout Execution Score Improvements  
2024-Q4 Yes Yes Lactate Threshold Auto Detection not mention - Public
2024-Q4 Yes Yes FTP Auto Destection not mention - Public
2024-Q4 no Yes Meditation Activity  

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Sub-Component discrepancy acreeos family. Until now it was aligned across these 3 watch series

FR x65/x55

22.xx

Fenix 8

13.xx

Fenix 7

20.xx

  • NFC: 3.5.3
  • WLT: 3.2.13
  • NFC: 3.5.3
  • WLT: 3.2.13
  • NFC: 3.4.8
  • WLT: 3.2.8
  • Disappointing beta release. Started thinking of moving back to Apple Watch where you get all the same software updates (except if those are linked to specific hw) for at least 4 years.

  • Now this is what Suunto, Coros and Polar are doing too.

  • Yes saw the latest update from COROS. Impressive. Honestly speaking I am not sold on software features to lure me in upgrading my watch. Let's be honest, spending $1100+ for a watch every 16 months because of just gimmicky software features won't do the trick. On the other hand side, Apple adds meaningful features that have started me thinking of switching back, e.g., Sleep Apnea, potentially Hypertension.

    I really love how Garmin looks, the buttons, the LED flash on top and the battery but that's not enough to spend every 16 months money Slight smile

  • I’m so tired of Garmin’s BS. Love it when it works and makes sense, but all the stratification between models and features is just. Ugh. 

    when AW Ultra3 comes out, I’m likely jumping back to Apple. 

  • Agree. Without mention of the app Connection. Very chaotic and the Store is slow. Samsung and Huawei App

    are much better. 

  • No reason for Fenix 7 / Epix Gen 2 to not get the Strength workouts for Garmin Run and Cycling Coach & Workout Execution Score Improvements

  • Seriously, this make me angry as very lower spec watches are getting this and not the flagship... I will still use my Epix 2 Pro but when I retire it, it will probably be my last Garmin... I don't like where they are going right now...

  • Maybe Fenix 7 / Epix 2 standard & Pro / Enduro 2 are no more under active development ?

    In my country Epix 2 Pro Sapphire 51mm is always sold by Garmin at 1050€

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    The information was relayed by many sites, and based on them, here is the status for Fenix 7 Series !

    Compared to Forerunner 965 the most similar model from FR

    Update Fenix 7 FR 965 Feature F7 changelog
    2025-Q1 no Yes Strength workouts for Garmin Run and Cycling Coach  
    2025-Q1 no Yes Passcode  
    2025-Q1 Yes Yes Workout Execution Score Improvements(from 2024-Q4) not mention - beta
    2025-Q1 Yes Yes Body Battery Trueup not mention - beta
    2025-Q1 no no Keyboard Enhancements  
    2024-Q4 no Yes Garmin Coach Strength Training Plane  
    2024-Q4 no Yes Workout Execution Score Improvements (add 2025-01)
     
    2024-Q4 Yes Yes Lactate Threshold Auto Detection not mention - Public
    2024-Q4 Yes Yes FTP Auto Destection not mention - Public
    2024-Q4 no Yes Meditation Activity  

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  • Honestly this decision of not brining these features to lasts year flagship watch is really frustrating.

    When you buy the premium top of the line tech, one of the considerations is being more future proof. You spend more money but you know your device will receive the newest features for a couple of years at a minimum. Well, not anymore with this garmin decision.

  • Esto sumado a no incorporar EGC es ridículo, espero que Garmin recapacite y añada lo que un reloj como los epix se merecen. Como ya se ha dicho no podemos estar gastando 1000 euros cada año por funciones de software.


    This added to not incorporating ECG is ridiculous, I hope Garmin reconsiders and adds what a watch like the epix deserves. As has already been said, we cannot be spending 1000 euros every year for software functions.